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»10/1/04 Amusement Park Era on the Strip
Las Vegas advertises itself as an adult playground today, but in the not-too-distant past, Strip casinos actively courted the family market. Amusement parks sprang up, complete with singing skeletons, giant dragons, and rollercoasters. Is that era over? Or is there still a place for family fun on the Strip?

»10/4/04 Suicide
Nevada consistantly leads the nation in suicide. While it may be easy to point to the extreme lifestyle of Las Vegas, the underlying reasons for this run deep. We'll discuss the issue of suicide with leading experts and speak with suicide victims about healing after a loss. First broadcast July 6, 2004.

»10/5/04 Traffic--Speedy and Safe
The flow of traffic in Las Vegas can be frustratingly slow and unnecessarily dangerous. What can be done about it? What can we learn from traffic experts around the country?

»10/6/04 Wild Horses
KNPR's State of Nevada is looking at the only wild horse auction this year involving the Bureau of Land Management and the National Wild Horse Association. We'll discuss how the horses are rounded up, held, "gentled" or trained and how citizens adopt such horses, the success rate and more. The management of wild horses is a controversial issue and this is one of many programs State of Nevada will be presenting on various aspects of this issue. This program is specifically informational as to how the process works, in and of itself. As with our first program, future programs will examine various positions for or against BLM wild horse management, including differences in views of cattlemen and horse advocates

»10/7/04 Ballot Initiatives #3
KNPR's State of Nevada Steve Sebelius wraps up another group of ballot initiatives set for the November ballot--and summarizes the late legal maneuvers and changes on this citizen initiative landscape this election year.

»10/8/04 Prehistoric Nevada/Political Poll Analysis
We'l explore the pre-history of Nevada, examining the changes in climate and landscape over the millenia, visiting the flora and fauna that was here before man, and we'll learn about the first people in the area. Also today: analysis, with Jon Ralston, of the most recent Las Vegas Sun/KLAS-TV/KNPR poll.

»10/11/04 Metro Search and Rescue
Las Vegas Metro Police's Search and Rescue section saves people in tight spots from Red Rock Canyon to flash floods. We'll meet the men and women responsible for those daring rescues.

»10/12/04 DRI International
Desert-dwellers around the world learn from Nevada's Desert Research Institute. A look at the far-flung projects DRI is involved in.

»10/13/04 Desert Wildlife
Southern Las Vegas has an extensive wildlife population, unique due to it's adaptation to harsh climes. We'll learn about these animals, and how Clark County growth intersects with their habitats. This show first aired on July 19, 2004.

»10/14/04 Poets and Books
The Las Vegas Valley Book Festival starts next week. Some of the poets and other writers talk about this growing literary event, as well as their own work.

»10/15/04 Breweries & Beer
We'll take a look at what it takes to open a brew-pub and beer producing company--and learn what it takes to be a brewmaster and distribute beer locally.

»10/18/04 The Real Pahrump
Pahrump is becoming an important part of Southern Nevada's growth boom, but many people know very little about the town. We'll look at the city's history, its current demographics, what makes it special, and what's made it controversial.

»10/19/04 Wage & Housing Gap
How are rising home prices benefiting the Las Vegas Valley? How are they making life more difficult for some? We explore the ramifications of Southern Nevada's economic boom.

»10/20/04 Obesity & Diet
Las Vegas is known for it's consumptive behavior, and in Southern Nevada obesity is on the rise, and so are related diseases. Diet fads aren't the only answer to this health crisis. We'll find why people are over eating and under excersising, and what needs to be done to reverse this trend. First broadcast on Wednesday, July 14, 2004.

»10/21/04 Pre-Election Wrap-Up
KNPR's State of Nevada takes a look at where everything stands as we approach the November election with just a week-and-a-half left. A roundtable of local journalists and political experts will bring us up to date on everything--from Nevada as a battleground state to the top local races.

»10/22/04 Historic Neighborhoods
Las Vegas has been called "the first city of the 21st Century," but it’s also a city with a history, with some neighborhoods dating back a hundred years.

»10/25/04 People's Voices
Who are Southern Nevadans voting for in the upcoming presidential election? Are they concerned about the war in Iraq? Terror alerts? Rising gas prices? We ask a panel of "regular folks" what's on their mind this election season.

»10/26/04 McCarran International Airport
McCarran International has grown at supersonic speed to become one of the busiest airports in the world. What's new at Las Vegas's air travel hub?

»10/27/04 Philanthropy
We looks at the increasing awareness of charitable giving on the large corporate scale, as well as small- to medium-sized businesses and employee giving. We'll examine how giving programs are created and made possible, the challenges business owners have in doing this, and why local groups need the help of the business world.

»10/28/04 Water
Nevada, already dry, is struggling with a lengthening drought. What's to be done about our water?

»10/29/04 Haunted Nevada
It's Halloween, and the spirits of Southern Nevada are rising! "KNPR's State of Nevada" tiptoes past the graveyards and haunted houses in the area.